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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.16, 631.92 and 450.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.16, 631.92 and 450.96 is: 621.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.16 : 631.92 = 450.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.16/631.92 = 450.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.16x = 631.92 × 450.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.16x = 284,970.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,970.64/458.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.99

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